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Government Orders
Order. When we have questions and comments, we wait for the question and answer to be heard. We have a point of order from the hon. member for Timmins—James Bay.
Government Orders
I believe this is descending into debate on the issue. I will let the hon. member for Don Valley East defend himself.
Government Orders
When we resume debate on this matter, the member for Pierre-Boucher—Les Patriotes—Verchères will have five minutes for questions and comments.
Private Members' Business
I would ask members to hold conversations outside so we can get through the debate. The hon. member for Peterborough—Kawartha.
Private Members' Business
We have a point of order from the hon. member for Kingston and the Islands.
Private Members' Business
I thank the member for that clarification. The hon. member for Peterborough—Kawartha.
Private Members' Business
The time provided for the consideration of Private Members' Business has now expired, and the order is dropped to the bottom of the order of precedence on the Order Paper.
Government Orders
Order. Even though we are quoting, we cannot say a name, so we are going to back that up to say, “the Prime Minister”. The hon. member for Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman.
Private Members' Business
Do not forget that on a bunt one can get an infield home run as well, so it can actually happen.
Government Orders
All right, here is my reminder of the evening: I really do not want to interrupt people's thoughts or to limit the time that people ask questions or answer questions, but we just asked two questions and other parties are not going to get an opportunity to answer. Try to keep the questions short and try to keep the answers short so everybody can participate in this debate. Continuing debate, the ho… Read full speechShow less
All right, here is my reminder of the evening: I really do not want to interrupt people's thoughts or to limit the time that people ask questions or answer questions, but we just asked two questions and other parties are not going to get an opportunity to answer. Try to keep the questions short and try to keep the answers short so everybody can participate in this debate. Continuing debate, the hon. member for Beauport—Côte-de-Beaupré—Île d'Orléans—Charlevoix.
Emergency Debate
It being 10 p.m., pursuant to order made on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the House will now proceed to the consideration of a motion to adjourn the House for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter requiring urgent consideration, namely the crisis in Sudan.
Emergency Debate
Questions and comments. The hon. member for Sherwood Park—Fort Saskatchewan
Emergency Debate
It being midnight, I declare the motion carried. Accordingly, pursuant to order made Tuesday, November 15, 2022, the House stands adjourned until later this day at 2 p.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 12 a.m.)
Routine Proceedings
We have a point of order from the member for Perth—Wellington.
Routine Proceedings
We will start counting. And the count having been taken: We have quorum now. I will wait until everybody has come to order, and then we can start up again. The hon. Parliament Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development.
Routine Proceedings
Questions and comments, the hon. parliamentary secretary to the government House leader.
Routine Proceedings
There is a point of order by the hon. member for Vancouver East.
Routine Proceedings
I apologize. The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Routine Proceedings
Before we continue, it is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for North Island—Powell River, Seniors; the hon. member for Kitchener Centre, Persons with Disabilities; the hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Ethics.
Routine Proceedings
The question is on the motion. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Routine Proceedings
Call in the members.
Routine Proceedings
I declare the motion defeated.
Oral Questions
I just want to make sure that we cannot say whether someone is in the chamber or not in the chamber. The member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.
Government Orders
Is it agreed?
Routine Proceedings
Is that agreed?
I have the honour to inform the House that a message has been received from the Senate informing the House that the Senate has passed the following bill, to which the concurrence of the House is desired: Bill S-242, an act to amend the Radiocommunication Act.
Government Orders
Is that agreed?
Government Orders
The amendment is in order. The hon. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Tourism.
Government Orders
I believe the hon. member for North Island—Powell River has a point of order.
Oral Questions
We should be judicious in our words. The hon. parliamentary secretary.
Oral Questions
Order. I did not hear half that question. I am going to let the hon. member back up to the question part of his question so he can actually ask it to the minister. The hon. member for Steveston—Richmond East has the floor.
Government Orders
I thank the member for that clarification, and we will make the proper adjustments.
Routine Proceedings
Is that agreed?
Government Orders
Let us do a count. And the count having been taken: We have quorum.
Government Orders
The hon. member for Joliette on a point of order.
Government Orders
I think that intervention is more of an interesting point of debate. The hon. parliamentary secretary has six minutes left.
Private Members' Business
I just want to say that I think all of us have a background in chambers of commerce, provincial governments and municipal governments, so I think the member was just looking at the chair and not really looking at me directly. Also, if I were his whip, I would let him stay home for the week to go to that funeral. The hon. member for Windsor West, for his right of reply.
Private Members' Business
Is the House ready for the question?
Private Members' Business
The question is on the motion. If a member of a recognized party present in the House wishes that the motion be carried or carried on division, or wishes to request a recorded division, I would invite them to rise and indicate it to the Chair.
Private Members' Business
Pursuant to order made on Thursday, June 23, 2022, the recorded division stands deferred until Wednesday, April 26, at the expiry of the time provided for Oral Questions. It being 2:18 p.m., the House stands adjourned until next Monday at 11 a.m., pursuant to Standing Order 24(1). (The House adjourned at 2:18 p.m.)
Routine Proceedings
Order. The hon. parliamentary secretary has the floor.
Routine Proceedings
I want to remind folks to visit the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, where they can see the Avro Arrow, or pieces of it. Questions and comments, the hon. member for Scarborough—Agincourt.
Routine Proceedings
The hon. member for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes is rising on a point of order.
Routine Proceedings
That was not a point of order, but I will take it under advisement.
Government Orders
Members might want to keep the questions and answers short and get a few more people in.
Government Orders
Order. It is my duty pursuant to Standing Order 38 to inform the House that the questions to be raised tonight at the time of adjournment are as follows: the hon. member for Kitchener Centre, Housing; the hon. member for Dufferin—Caledon, Democratic Institutions; the hon. member for Port Moody—Coquitlam, Persons with Disabilities.
Government Orders
Before I go to the answer, I just want to remind members that I really want to get them in on questions and comments. I need shorter questions and shorter answers so that everybody can participate in this debate. The hon. member for Calgary Confederation.
Statements By Members
Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate National Volunteer Week, and I want to acknowledge and thank all the incredible volunteers across West Nova's communities for their many contributions. It is without a doubt that our volunteers are an important part of the backbones of our communities. They offer so generously of their time to help others. Our volunteers have the backs of our citizens no matter … Read full speechShow less
Mr. Speaker, this week we celebrate National Volunteer Week, and I want to acknowledge and thank all the incredible volunteers across West Nova's communities for their many contributions. It is without a doubt that our volunteers are an important part of the backbones of our communities. They offer so generously of their time to help others. Our volunteers have the backs of our citizens no matter what, and they continuously step up for the betterment of our communities. Without the extraordinary contributions that volunteers make in our communities, our sports, cultural, community and recreational events would not be possible or nearly as successful. Thanks to their dedication, generosity and ability to adapt to all kinds of situations, our volunteers are an inspiration to everyone, and I am very proud of them. I would like to take the opportunity to thank my volunteers, each and every one of them, for their generosity, their time and their cheerfulness, which greatly contribute to the well-being of our community. Our volunteers make our communities and country a better place, and they deserve our utmost gratitude and respect. I wish a happy National Volunteer Week to all.
Government Orders
I heard a few “nays”, but it was not as vigorous as I expected.
Routine Proceedings
Mr. Speaker, today I am presenting a petition about the Seal Island Lighthouse, which was established in 1831 as a crucial guide for ships entering and leaving the Bay of Fundy area. Strong tides, weather systems, and reefs and rocks around the island have made Seal Island a major hazard to shipping for more than three centuries. Those dangers continue today. The original settlers of the island, t… Read full speechShow less
Mr. Speaker, today I am presenting a petition about the Seal Island Lighthouse, which was established in 1831 as a crucial guide for ships entering and leaving the Bay of Fundy area. Strong tides, weather systems, and reefs and rocks around the island have made Seal Island a major hazard to shipping for more than three centuries. Those dangers continue today. The original settlers of the island, the Hichens and the Crowell families, lobbied for the building of the lighthouse. Samuel Cunard, founder of the Cunard Line, as commissioner of lighthouses, was instrumental in having the Seal Island Lighthouse established. The Seal Island Lighthouse is extremely important to local residents in Southwest Nova Scotia and to seasonal island dwellers, many of whom have direct ties to those original lighthouse dwellers and lightkeepers who served that lighthouse from 1831 to 1990. The petitioners call on the Government of Canada to continue the maintenance of the 1831 Seal Island Lighthouse, as it is currently being managed by the Canadian Coast Guard.